Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour
4.9 / 5 · 16,796 traveler reviews
Adventure into the rainforest on a historical journey where you'll discover various natural wonders. Complimentary transportation from San Juan is included. Explore two waterfalls, a waterslide, and enjoy a 35-minute hike. The tour concludes a visit to a local restaurant for authentic cuisine (not included in the price). Our team of local guides is dedicated to showcasing the best of the island for a unique, authentic experience. We keep our group sizes small to ensure high-quality service and safety for all participants. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided. The hiking trail can be very muddy, and participants should expect to get completely wet. As a 100% locally owned company, our team consists of passionate local guides who deeply love Puerto Rico. Join us for an award-winning tour experience!
Your experience
Stop 1
We visit the East side of El Yunque Rainforest to enjoy a 25-minute hike to the first waterfall. There you can enjoy the landscape, swim in the water, rope swing or free dive from multiple heights. Further up after a 15-minute hike, there is another watering hole with a natural rock slide and cliff jump into the river. Learn of the history of the rainforest, iguanas, guava trees, bamboos and 100 year-old trees. This is an adventure good for those looking to enjoy nature and an a very authentic Puerto Rican rainforest experience. We end the trip by having lunch at a local small family owned restaurant that serves authentic home-style food (not included in price). Good physical condition required as hike is in pure nature, muddy and fun. Our team of local guides focus on showing the best of the island for an unique local experience.
What’s included
- Life jackets
- Transportation from San Juan in air-conditioned vehicle
- Award winning Local guide
- Rope swinging
- All Fees and Taxes
- Food options available at a Puerto Rican restaurant for an additional cost. Except the 1:00 pm tour.
- Waterslide experience
- 2 waterfalls
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals
Meeting and pickup
We don’t pick up our guests from their accommodations. We’ll meet at Norte Shopping Center in San Juan. Van/bus will be parked at the shopping center parking lot. Your tour guide will contact you before departure at the number provided during reservation.
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Max age to participate is 59 years
- Start times are scheduled to change seasonal
- Flip Flops not allowed
- Trail is very muddy
- Expect to be completely wet
- Good physical condition required
- Participants must be able to hike more than 35 minutes
- Safety is our priority, in order for you to enjoy the experience to its fullest we may have to slightly forward or delay your start time after reservations are made, to avoid heavy flow of people and betterment of the experience. The notification will be sent by email the evening prior the tour.
- ** If you're traveling with a group but reserved your space separately, you have to notify us that you're together. The chances of being assigned to different tour guides are high, and changes can't be made on the day of the tour ** IMPORTANT: Don’t use the “Special Requirements “ field, contact the provider or notify Viator Customer Support directly.
- We recommend shoes that you won’t mind getting wet and muddy, that have a good grip and thick sole. Sneakers, water shoes or hiking sandals that cover your toes are the best option. Be mindful that sandals, flip flops, croccs or slides are not allowed as it can be dangerous once wet or muddy.
- If you’re using UBER services you can use “Deli Plaza Loiza (Norte)” **KEEP IN MIND we have no affiliation with Uber nor we have any way to change the location or the names in their systems. The name provided for the meeting point in Uber system can change at any point, confirm location through your map and the location of Norte Shopping Center, San Juan.
- Pictures AREN’T part of this experience, if you’d like to bring your phone with you keep in mind you should have a waterproof pouch in order to protect it as it can get damaged during the excursion. Some guides will take pictures which they will share after the tour is done.
- OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Food stop WON’T be available for tours at 1:00 pm. Our guests are welcome to bring snacks and water, no alcoholic beverages.
- Running late / Cancelling under 24 hrs prior the tour: Contact your assigned tour guide directly to inform them your ETA, they can give a 5 min grace period if they’re informed. If you arrive late you will be considered a NO SHOW meaning no refund or reschedule will be provided. Cancellations under 24 hrs prior the tour won’t be honored and NO refund will be provided.
- Not recommended for non-physical active participants
- Participants with; Walking limitations, Overweight Issues, Permanent Injuries, Recent surgeries or not physically fit are NOT recommended as a good physical condition is required to complete this experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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